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The types of restrictive covenants available to you as a business owner in New Jersey include non-competition, non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements. You can ask your employees to sign a restrictive covenant that meets these conditions: It is not injurious to the public, does not place undue hardship on your employees and protects your legitimate business interests. Signing a restrictive covenant means that the employees must give something up. To make up for what your employees willingly relinquish by...

When someone names you the executor of his or her estate in New Jersey, it is a large responsibility. You will not typically have to do anything until the person dies, but upon the person naming you the executive, there are some things you should consider. The main being if you want to serve in this role or not. Being an executor means that you will have to carry out the wishes of the deceased...

Your estate plan protects your assets and family, but it can also help you prepare for an uncertain future. Few people reap the full benefits from estate planning, with sometimes tragic results if their final wishes are not honored. Here are some essential estate planning documents to include to make sure your plan covers everything. 1. Living trust With a revocable trust, you retain control over any assets placed within the trust. You can also establish criteria...

If you are the parent of a special needs New Jersey child, you likely spend a good deal of time taking care of him or her and making sure that (s)he receives the attention, education and support (s)he needs to make his or her life as comfortable and fulfilling as possible. What you may not have thought about, however, is that your estate plan needs to consist of more than simply your Last Will and...

With such a shortage in the trucking industry, now may be an ideal time for entrepreneurs who want to launch their own trucking company. Here are some of the considerations people may face as they enter this potentially lucrative field. Business plan The typical business plan includes an executive summary, a description of the company, an analysis of the market, a sales and marketing plan and financial projections. Creation of the plan should be among...

Your will is a critical component of your New Jersey estate plan. Keep in mind, though, that the executor cannot distribute the assets that you list in your will to your beneficiaries until after the probate process. At Ritigstein Law, LLC, we often assist clients with tools to minimize the waiting period for beneficiaries. Trusts Perhaps you want to leave a certain amount of money or other assets to each of your children. FindLaw points...

Residents of New Jersey who are getting older are likely aware that they need to start estate planning. However, many people believe that estate planning is merely making plans that are not going to be put into effect until after the individual’s death. However, where assisted living is concerned you may want to consider estate planning in a more immediate light. For instance, many people believe that they can use Medicare to help them pay...

When business owners in New Jersey like you first start out on your business ventures, having a succession plan is likely one of the farthest things from your mind. However, these plans are actually quite important and you will want to have one ready to go sooner than you may think. There is an unfortunately common misconception that business owners don’t need to have a business succession plan in place until they are nearing retirement...

If you are one of the many residents in New Jersey who is part of the millennial generation, you may have heard your parents or grandparents talk about their wills or other elements of their estate plans. Like a lot of people who are still young, it is easy to think that estate plans are only necessary for people over a certain age. That, however, is far from the truth. Anyone can benefit from having...

Life is strange in so many ways, but perhaps the oddest part is when the role of parent and child seems to flip. As your parents age, you may notice that you begin doing more for them, just as they used to do for you in the past. This is a natural progression and how things seem to work out. Taking on the caregiver role means it is up to you to help your parents...